Teens

Bones, Muscles, and Joints

Resources

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Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)http://www.mda.orgThe MDA offers news and information about neuromuscular diseases, MDA research, and services for adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families. Call: (800) 572-1717

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)http://www.aaos.orgThe AAOS provides information for the public on sports safety, and bone, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon injuries or conditions.

Scoliosis Research Societyhttp://www.srs.orgThe Scoliosis Research Society's site provides patients and their parents with a better understanding of scoliosis and its diagnosis and management.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseaseshttp://www.niams.nih.gov/This Web site provides the latest information about the treatment and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases.

Arthritis Foundationhttp://www.arthritis.orgThe mission of this group is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.

Lupus Foundation of Americahttp://www.lupus.orgThe mission of the Lupus Foundation of America is to educate and support those affected by lupus and find a cure. Call (800) 558-0121 for information.

Milk Matters: Calcium Education from the National Institutes of Healthhttp://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/Milk Matters is a public health education campaign launched by the National Institutes of Health to promote calcium consumption among tweens and teens, especially during the ages of 11 to 15, a time of critical bone growth.

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